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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee began a sit-in protest in Kolkata against the SIR of electoral rolls, alleging a conspiracy by the BJP and the Election Commission of India to disenfranchise Bengal voters. She said several genuine voters were wrongly declared dead and promised to expose the issue publicly ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help Indians stranded in West Asian cities amid the Iran–Israel conflict escalation in 2026. He cited severe flight shortages from GCC countries, leaving many Keralite expatriates without affordable return options, and requested urgent steps to increase flights to India.
Pramod Sawant will present the 2026-27 state budget in the Goa Legislative Assembly today, marking his seventh budget presentation. The session begins at 3:30 PM and will focus on development, infrastructure, tourism, and employment. Sawant earlier held consultations with stakeholders to gather suggestions for a growth-oriented and people-centric budget.
A Srinagar court directed the framing of charges against Farooq Abdullah and others in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam. The case will be listed on March 12 for charges. The court also rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s request to join the case, saying only the Central Bureau of Investigation filed the chargesheet.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will stage a sit-in protest in Kolkata today, alleging large-scale deletions from electoral rolls ahead of the Assembly elections. The protest, set to begin at 2 PM at Esplanade Metro Channel, was announced by Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress. It comes just before the Election Commission’s full bench […]
Siddaramaiah announced 90-day maternity leave for female guest lecturers while presenting the Karnataka Budget. The benefit will apply in Govt First Grade Colleges, Polytechnics, and Engineering Colleges from the next academic year. He also said recruitment for 56,432 government posts has begun, with a 5-year age relaxation due to delays caused by court cases.
Siddaramaiah announced a statewide ban on social media for children under 16 in the Karnataka Budget, citing rising smartphone addiction and mental health concerns. Platforms must implement age verification and parental controls, with penalties for violations. The govt allocated ₹50 crore for enforcement, awareness campaigns, and digital detox programs in schools.
Delhi woke up to a warm Friday morning with a minimum temperature of 17°C, 3.6°C above normal. The IMD expects the maximum to reach 34°C under clear skies. The air quality remained ‘moderate’ with an AQI of 151. Most monitoring stations reported moderate levels, while the weather office has forecast misty conditions for Saturday morning.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented a ₹4.48 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27, his 17th. The Budget projects a ₹22,957 crore revenue deficit. Key measures include upgrading minority schools, laptops for 5,000 students, ₹100 crore for Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities, self-employment subsidies, and development of Waqf properties under the PPP model.
“Mrithyunjay” is a decent crime thriller with a simple, straightforward plot. Sree Vishnu impresses in a new genre, supported ably by Reba Monica and Veer Aaryan. The 2nd half, featuring the hero and villain’s strategic battle, is engaging, though a weaker first half slightly lessens the film’s overall impact. Fans of honest thrillers can try […]
2 Indian Air Force pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district last night. The jet, on a training mission from Jorhat airbase, went missing at 7:42 PM and reportedly crashed in a remote hilly area, producing a loud […]
The Enforcement Directorate launched raids today at 10-12 Mumbai locations linked to Anil Ambani and Reliance Power Ltd., deploying about 15 specialized teams. Targeting offices and residences, the action forms part of a broader investigation into alleged financial irregularities, money laundering, and suspicious fund transfers involving the power company.
The US tested its nuclear-capable Minuteman III “doomsday” missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, capable of striking anywhere on Earth. Equipped with two reentry vehicles, the launch aimed to collect data on accuracy and reliability. The test coincides with escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict.
5 people, including a woman, died and 2 were injured in a road accident at Phulparas, Madhubani, Bihar, today, police said. An SUV carrying them rammed into a truck. One person died on the spot, while 4 others succumbed to injuries during treatment. The injured are being treated, and all deceased are reportedly from Haryana, […]
Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha announced she will launch a new political party within two months, seeking Lord Balaji’s blessings during her Tirupati visit. She urged proper preparation of the temple laddu amid recent rumours. Recently, a Delhi court discharged her, Arvind Kejriwal, and others in the liquor policy case, citing no criminal intent.